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2004-09-12

I live in California so when I found out about what had happened I was just getting out of bed to get ready for school. When I first woke up I had no idea what was going on I just went about my morning like I usually do. I got up, got dressed, did my hair, did my make-up and went out to go get something to eat. When I first walked into the kitchen I found it odd that no one was there because my brother and sister are usually out there. I poured my cereal and went to sit at the table when I found my brother and sister in the den watching T.V. which they normally dont do. The look on there face was pure shock. I didnt know what to think. I walked out there and saw our beautiful twin towers up in flames. My heart sank and I was speechless. I got goose bumps on my whole body and for the first time in my life I felt completly helpless. I couldnt understand why someone would want to do something so horrible to our country. Of course I still had to attened school. When I got to school I could not believe the sight. Everyone was in tears walking around like the world had ended. It was the worst feeling ever. In all my classes we watch the news all day. Even though everyone was going through the same thing I felt alone with nothing to say to anyone. It was a day in history I will never forget. It was the worst day of my life when the Towers fell on September 11, 2001.

My life changed in many ways. I had a friend in my community who had a father that was on the plane that hit the first tower. He was on his way to come and see his son. His son was heart broken and we knew we had to do something. We went around the neighboorhoods and stood in front of numerous stores collecting donations for the red cross in honor of his father. We ended up collectiong over 300 dollars. We presented it to his son and it brought him to tears. He was so touched that we thought of him in such a way. I will always remeber how we helped him.

I think that everyone should remember the people who risked their lives to help save the victims. We are very lucky to have so many people in love with our country enought to risk their lives to save others. Those who passed will never be forgotten and will always be seen as a hero in everyone's eyes. Those that survived are so well looked up to and will alway be seen as heros also.

At my house we have always flown an American flag. After sepetember 11th it was still flying high. Before September 11th I always saw flags every where. I know they are a symbol of our wonderful country but I never thought twice about. Now every time I see a flag I take a moment and pray for our country. I get goose bumps every time I see a flag flown high. The American flag means more to me now then it ever has before. I am proud to be an American.